YEARLY HIGH
0.0149 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0124 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0134 JPY

2016 LAK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.0149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0145 to the December average rate of 0.0142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0149 was down 3.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0155, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LAK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 75 JPY
2015 Average 74 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 62 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.73 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0147
0.0123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0137, compared to 0.0130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0013 JPY (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0127). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 JPY (High: 0.0141 / Low: 0.0137).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0145) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0146), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.31%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0145
2015 Avg (January) 0.0146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0149 0.0143 0.0145
February 0.0149 0.0138 0.0141
March 0.0141 0.0137 0.0139
April 0.0138 0.0131 0.0135
May 0.0137 0.0130 0.0134
June 0.0135 0.0126 0.0130
July 0.0132 0.0124 0.0128
August 0.0128 0.0124 0.0125
September 0.0129 0.0124 0.0126
October 0.0129 0.0125 0.0128
November 0.0140 0.0127 0.0133
December 0.0147 0.0139 0.0142